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A car drives through floodwater in Battery Park in Manhattan on August 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Red Cross Recommends Getting Ready For A Hurricane

Last year, the Tri-State Area couldn’t avoid the wrath of hurricane season. So, this year, it’s recommended that you get prepared, WCBS 880′s Monica Miller reported.

2012/05/27

A fire burns on Monroe Avenue in Elizabeth, NJ on April 17, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Cause Of 4-Alarm Townhouse Fire In Elizabeth Under Investigation

It took firefighters from two counties more than two hours to bring the fire under control. At least three townhouses were destroyed.

2012/04/18

Jersey City Fire 2-19-12 (credit: CBS 2)

Fire Displaces Families, Injures Firefighters In Jersey City

Investigators say the fire started inside a ground-floor laundromat and quickly spread to the apartments above and nearby building.

2012/02/19

Several Injured, Dozens Displaced In East Village Fire

Officials say the blaze broke out around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at 21 East 2nd Street near a New York University dorm.

2012/02/15

Disaster Relief Information & Resources

Superstorm Sandy caused widespread destruction and devastation across the Tri-State.

2012/01/09

Raging Rivers Rise As New Jersey Residents Face More Flooding Woes

The situation has become bitterly familiar along the swollen Passaic River: More rain, and more flooding.

2011/09/08

Some New Jersey Residents Say Flooding Is Making Them Physically Sick

A flood warning is in effect for many parts of New Jersey. The rain that began Tuesday will continue to fall in the saturated region through Thursday.

2011/09/07

Flooding in Little Falls (credit: CBS 2)

Irene-Weary Residents In N.J. Communities Faced With More Flooding

Hurricane Irene stormed through New Jersey last Sunday, but her after-effects are still very much being felt.

2011/09/06

Tri-State Area Seniors Coping With Hurricane Irene’s Aftermath

It’s hard enough for the able-bodied and young to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Imagine being elderly.

2011/09/02

LIPA Crews In Syosset, Aug. 31 (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

LIPA Races To Restore Power; Gov’t Reaches Out To Irene-Affected Residents

LIPA crews say they have restored power to nearly 300,000 customers in three days and get upset when given an “F” grade by a politician or slammed by customers.

2011/08/31

Four-Alarm Fire In Queens Injures 3 Firefighters, Destroys 6 Businesses

A 4-alarm fire broke out around 5:30 p.m. Monday at 112-12 Jamaica Avenue, a commercial building, near 113th Street in Richmond Hill. Firefighters were still on the scene late Monday night battling pockets of fire.

2011/08/22

Flames (file / credit: Woohae Cho/Getty Images)

Blazing Hot Weather Puts Long Island Firefighters To The Test

It can be difficult battling any fire, but with the heat and humidity, it makes the job of firefighters even more dangerous.

2011/07/22

Tornado Damage - Springfield, MA - Jun 2, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Long Island Reaches Out To Help Massachusetts Tornado Victims

Volunteers were loading up a Red Cross truck in Mineola as they prepare to travel to Springfield, Massachusetts to help the victims of the tornado.

2011/06/09

Brentwood, L.I. House Explosion (credit: CBS 2)

Red Cross Helping Families Following L.I. House Explosion

A mailbox and for sale sign were all that remained after an explosion Easter Sunday morning razed a house on Long Island.

2011/04/25

Several firefighters were injured battling a three-alarm fire in Queens. (credit: Terry Sheridan/1010 WINS)

Close Call For NY’s Bravest In Queens Three-Alarm Fire

A three-alarm fire in Queens left 13 firefighters injured and resulted in a mayday call after one responder became trapped after the floor gave out from under him.

2011/04/09

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